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July 26, 2012

Gone are the days when trying to a fill opening was almost a fixed
process of matching qualifications to the job description at hand.Today, it’s vitally important to bring on-board new hires who have the
potential to add that Extra Something to the company culture.

“Companies...are not just hiring bodies anymore... The right people,
the best personalities for the culture, who not only have the skills but
bring the intangibles that can impact that culture, are getting hired.”

Shane bolsters her point-of-view with several references to what other
companies are doing to balance their hiring dynamics to include
applicants exhibiting strong, team player attributes.

A summary of her “6” intangibles include:

“Adaptability:” Call it ‘flexibility’ or a ‘willingness’ to embrace change, but the key here is the all-important attitude.

“Works Well with Others:” The
workplace is diverse, once you include “people of differing
generations, cultures and demographics...” To be a real Team contributor
takes a blending of skills, including the ability to “listen” and
“motivate” others.

“Leadership and Initiative:” Shane
points to the TV series, “Undercover Boss” as an example of employees
taking on exceptional roles of ownership of their duties within a
company.

“Multi-Tasker:” Forget about the
Me-First persona, and take-on multiple duties as they come your way;
more importantly, show a willingness to do more than your asked.

“Open-Mindedness:” Accepting new methods and ways of doing things is vital to the company culture “to do whatever it takes, to do the job.”

“Positivity:” Simply
put, it’s important to leave one’s personal trials and tribulations at
home; show up for work with “a positive attitude of gratitude.”

If you’re looking for that just-right IT professional, please contact us.
It’s our goal to develop an understanding of your culture, then
present professionals that will fit in your environment.